Camaguey

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Camaguey

Planning a Trip in Camaguey

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There's a new Infotur office on Plaza de los Trabajadores at Ignacio Agramonte 448 (tel. 32-25/6794); there's also an Infotur office at the airport.

You'll find a Banco Financiero Internacional (tel. 32/29-4846) at Independencia 221, at Plaza de Maceo. It's open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3pm. There is a CADECA (tel. 32/29-5220) at República 353, open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 8am to 1pm. The above branches are two of the most centrally located ones, but you'll find several other banks and money exchange houses around the city.

If you need medical attention, Servicios Médicos Internacionales is located at Ignacio Agramonte 449, opposite the church of La Merced (tel. 32/33-6370).

An Etecsa Telepunto telephone and Internet center is on Calle República 453; it's open daily from 8:30am to 6:30pm. The main branch of Correos is at Ignacio Agramonte 461; it's open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 8pm.

Most of the major Cuban tour agencies operate several tour desks around Camagüey, and at all the major hotels. Cubatur operates at Ignacio Agramonte 421 (tel. 32/25-4785). Havanatur (tel. 32/28-8604) and Islazul (tel. 32/29-2550) were both moving their offices to unspecified locations at press time, but are currently located next to the church on Plaza de los Trabjadores. Cultural promoter Paradiso at Ignacio Agramonte 413 (tel. 32/28-6059; esme@sccm.artex.cu) can arrange trips to see ballet rehearsals and a ballet shoe factory for CUC$5; you can also tour local artists' studios (CUC$5). It also offers city tours, and courses in dance, singing, and ceramics.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.